Set up or operate machines to cut, mold, or shape wood stock or wood substitutes.

Establish the specifications of articles to be constructed or repaired or plan the methods or operations for shaping or assembling parts, based on blueprints, drawings, diagrams, or oral or written instructions.

Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.

Attach parts or sub assemblies together to form completed units, using glue, dowels, nails, screws, or clamps.

Install hardware, such as hinges, handles, catches, or drawer pulls, using hand tools.

Attach decorative or functional accessories to products.

Trim, sand, or scrape surfaces or joints to prepare articles for finishing.

Trim excess material from work pieces.

Match materials for color, grain, or texture, giving attention to knots or other features of the wood.

​Compare physical characteristics of materials or products to specifications or standards.